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Family: Lamiaceae
(lay-mee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Coleus (KO-lee-us) Species: scutellarioides (skew-tell-ar-ee-OH-ih-deez) Cultivar: Dipt in Wine Synonym:Solenostemon scutellarioides
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Category AnnualsTropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterRequires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings Sun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Light Shade Partial to Full Shade Foliage Grown for foliageHerbaceous Good Fall Color Smooth Foliage Color Chartreuse/YellowBurgundy/Maroon Height 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)Spacing 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualSuitable for growing in containers Danger Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reactionBloom Color Light BlueBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From herbaceous stem cuttingsFrom seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seedsProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |